2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RSX | 530 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
